Connecting the system to a power source

Power-on sequence for an F85 with a disk shelf

The F85 with a disk shelf has a specific power-on sequence that you must follow for the system to boot properly.

Phase	Action
1	If...	Then...
	You have a third-party tape backup device	Apply power to the device.
	You do not have a third-party tape backup device	Go to Step 2.
2	Apply power to the F85.
3	Apply power to the disk shelf, as described in the appropriate disk shelf guide.

After you apply power to the disk shelf, third-party tape backup device, and F85, the boot process checks all connections from external devices to the filer and also runs the setup command at first boot. See the Getting Started Guide for more information about configuring your filer after system boot.

Power-on sequence for a freestanding tower F85

The F85 freestanding tower has no power-on sequence requirements. It is powered on simply by pressing the power switch. As with the F85 with a disk shelf, the boot process checks all connections from external devices to the filer and also runs the setup command at first boot. See the Getting Started Guide for more information about configuring your filer after system boot.

Note
If your F85 has a third-party tape backup device attached, you should apply power to this device, then apply power to your F85.

Connecting the filer to power

To connect the F85 to a power source, complete the following steps.

Step	Action
1	Plug in the power supply cords to each power supply, then the other end to grounded electrical outlets on separate AC circuits.
2	Press the power button on the front of the filer. Result The system verifies the filer hardware and peripherals, then loads the operating system.
3	Check that the following LEDs on the filer are lit and green: Power button LED on the front of the filer Drive indicator LEDs under the filer bezel NIC LEDs on the back of the filer LED responses are described in Startup responses. Note If the LEDs are not lit or are not green, contact Network Appliance Technical Support.
4	Observe the startup messages on the console during system boot. Note If no startup messages appear on your console, contact Network Appliance Technical Support. Result After boot, you see the following default host name prompt: toaster> Note You might want to run diagnostics at first boot, to ensure the entire system is running properly. See the Diagnostics Guide for more information about running diagnostics.
5	Go to the Getting Started Guide to configure the operating system software for your filer.

Connecting the system to a power source

Power-on sequence for an F85 with a disk shelf

Power-on sequence for a freestanding tower F85

Connecting the filer to power

Result

Result